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Custom framing is a great way to preserve your art so that you can keep it in good condition for years to come and even pass it down through the generations. But more than that, custom framing also adds a great deal to the appearance and design of your home. These are just a few ways that quality, custom framed artwork can enhance your interior design…

Display the artwork that you love

What better way to decorate your home than with artwork that you love? Whether it’s a professional painting that you admire, a family photograph, or your kid’s finger paintings, it’s always good to have things on the wall that you enjoy looking at or that bring back fond memories. This is a good way to design and decorate a room that you’ll like spending time in.

Choose a frame that adds style

With custom framed pictures, it’s not just about the picture itself but about the whole package. The frame you choose will also be an important part of the style and design of the room. Choose a frame that complements the color scheme and interior design of the rest of the room, whether that’s by matching colors and styles or choosing a contrasting frame that really stands out on your wall.

Matting with style

Not just the frame but also the matting surrounding your picture adds to your interior design. The matting is a great way to help small pictures fill up more space within a frame and also make those pictures stand out rather than shrink away in the frame. The color of your matting can also be chosen to match or contrast other colors in the room.

Add your own personal touches

Adding personal touches to your interior design is a great way to make a house feel like a home. You can personalize a room with pictures of things or places that interest you, or with personal memories from your life, like photos, certificates, or personal artwork. This is especially effective when you first move into a home, as they will likely be neutrally decorated. Adding your own custom framed pictures will give your house that lived-in look.

Whatever it is you want framing, Tanglewood Art and Frame can take care of it for you. Get in touch to let us know about what you want framing in Clemmons, North Carolina.

When you think about framing things to put on your walls, your mind probably goes straight to paper. Photos, drawings, paintings, certificates. Whatever it is you’re thinking of, it’s probably flat. But why should the pleasure of framing and preserving meaningful or beautiful thing stop there?

When it comes to custom framing, you can frame lots of different things that you might not have even thought of before. Read on for some ideas of different things you can frame with us and why you might want to do so.

Clothes

Old clothes can serve as great memories of the past, especially things like baby clothes, sports uniforms, and graduation gowns. Usually, these things just get left in a box somewhere or thrown out. By framing an important item of clothing, you can preserve it and keep it on display in your home. Read more about framing clothes here.

Memorabilia

Memorabilia like concert tickets and souvenirs from events help you to remember special nights with family or friends. You can put these things together in a framed collage to commemorate an event or a relationship. For example, a collection of all the movie stubs you and your partner have collected together.

Books

You can frame larger items like books in a display case. Light books may be suitable for framing and mounting on the wall, while heavier ones can be placed in a freestanding display case.

Is there a specific place that means a lot to you? Maybe it’s an old holiday destination, your place of birth, or the place you and your partner first met. Framing a map of this area is a good way to commemorate this.

Children’s toys

Your child’s toys are something else that can mean a lot to you and your family, but often just end up causing clutter. Choose your child’s favorite toy and preserve it in a frame or display case.

Souvenirs

You’ve probably collected a lot of souvenirs from past vacations, and they’re probably scattered in a drawer somewhere in your home. Things like postcards, keyrings, and other souvenirs can be framed to remember each vacation.

At Tanglewood Art and Frame, our motto is “if you can carry it in, we can frame it.” This blog just has a handful of ideas of things you can frame, but if you have other ideas, then let us know. Take a look at some of our past projects if you need a little more inspiration. You can also visit us in store in Clemmons, NC to ask us any questions or get your items framed.

When we were young, homes always had framed family photos up on the walls. Embarrassingly cute photos of you as a baby, your parents’ wedding day, photos of your grandparents in their youth. Today, it is so much easier to take good quality photos with just a tap of your smartphone screen but, often, that is where they stay. Last year, it was estimated that a total of 1.2 trillion photos would be taken over the world! Maybe we upload them to social media if we like the way we look in them, but photos are rarely printed out and framed anymore.

In theory, it’s great that we can easily store thousands of family photos on our phones and digital devices. But, the reality is that they rarely get revisited and are even at risk of being lost. By returning to tradition and putting your family photos up on the wall, you can preserve and bring new life to these treasured family photos.

Choose your best photos

Before digital cameras and smartphones, we took pictures and had them all printed without really knowing what they would look like. Maybe a few turned out well and we had them framed and put up on our walls. Today, we are constantly taking photos and we can instantly decide whether to keep or delete them.

You no longer have to waste time having your photos develop, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t print them at all. It means that we can be really selective about which family photos get the special treatment of being custom framed for your home or to give as a gift. It means that we can have some really great photos to admire every day rather than forgetting about them.

Preserving family photos

A good family photo on the wall will never go out of style because they’re the moments in life we want to remember. The best way to preserve these moments is to have them printed and custom framed. Through custom framing, you can keep them protected from the elements with quality framing materials, like glass that protects from UV rays. You can also present them in a way that makes them stand out and complement the rest of the room with different styles of frames and matboards to surround the photo.

You’ve probably got some amazing family photos saved somewhere in the cloud. It’s time to dig them out and get down to your local framing shop so that those pictures can always be remembered in your home. Contact us for custom framing around Advance, Winston Salem, Bermuda Run, Clemmons, Lewisville, and Mocksville.

Most people who display art in a frame don’t really think too much about that frame. They consider the way it looks on the outside and how well it displays and protects the art contained inside of it. However, there are lots of components that make up the frame, each with its own purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered about the anatomy of a frame, or if you’re only just thinking about it now, then read on to learn more about it. Some of these components are essential to custom framing while others are optional.

The bare essentials

The following three components are those that you can’t do without in custom framing:

Backing board – The backing board is a piece of material that goes behind your artwork, and everything else within the frame. It is usually padded to provide extra support and protection. Your artwork will either be attached to this backing board or to another element in front of it.

Glazing – This is the part that covers your artwork and the other components inside the frame. It is usually made from glass or acrylic and can have a number of protective properties depending on the quality of glazing you choose, e.g. UV protection and anti-glare.

The frame – The frame itself is, of course, an essential part of framing artwork. It keeps all of the other components in and forms a large part of the appearance of your artwork. Wood is the most commonly used material but there are a variety of options, as well as a range of dimensions available.

Other components

Various other components can be added to your custom frame to either provide extra protection or add more flair.

Matboard – Matboard can serve as a frame within the frame for your artwork. It goes around the art to add more visual interest and complement the piece. It can also improve aesthetics by concealing fittings that have attached your artwork to the board behind it. By protruding slightly from the artwork, it also serves to protect it by creating a space between the art and the glazing.

Back mat – A back mat is an additional layer that can be placed in between the backing board and the artwork. The art can be attached to the back mat instead, providing an extra layer of support and protection.

Fillet – Fillets, or enhancers, can be placed around the inside edge of the frame or the matboard to enhance its visual appearance. It is typically used to add extra detail and elegance.

These are the main components that make up the anatomy of a custom frame, and they’re all there to make your piece of art look good and retain its condition. Take a look at some of our project samples to see the end result of all this, and get in touch if you have custom framing needs around Advance, Winston Salem, Bermuda Run, Clemmons, Lewisville, and Mocksville.

When it comes to custom art framing, there are several decisions to make in order to make your framed photographs or artwork exactly how you want it. One of these decisions is whether or not to mat your art. If you’re unsure what this means or whether you should do it or not, then read on for our quick guide on the topic.

What is art matting?

A mat is a thin piece of material placed in a frame to surround the piece of art. This serves a number of purposes, which we’ll look at in more detail later, but is mostly used to be decorative or protective. Matting can be made of various different materials, including paper, cotton, wood pulp, and suede. You can also choose from a range of colors for your art’s matting. High-quality matting should be acid-free, as the acid in certain materials can discolor and degrade your art over time.

What are the benefits?

Before you decide whether you need to mat your art or not, you should know why it’s done. So, let’s look at the key benefits of art matting.

Make your art stand out – Choosing matting of the right color and material can really make your artwork pop. It can help to draw people’s eye to the frame and be chosen in a color that makes key aspects of the art stand out, making sure that the piece is the main focus. It can also make it stand out more by increasing the size. If you are framing a small piece of art, adding matting around it allows you to place it in a larger frame so that it takes up more space on your wall.

Complement the décor of the room – The right matting for your artwork will either match or contrast the décor and color scheme of the room it is placed in, making it an integral part of the design of the room, rather than looking out of place.

Create space between the glass – With your art set slightly back against the matting, it allows for your art to be separated from the glass. This space between the glass and the artwork helps to improve air circulation and stop moisture from damaging it.

Hide unsightly features – You might not want the features supporting or attaching your artwork to the backing to be visible. Applying a matting around your artwork allows for these features, such as hinges or clips, to be hidden.

Do you need matting for your artwork or pictures? We can provide a custom framing service, including matting, to suit your needs. Get in touch for more information or visit us in store in Clemmons, NC.

Artwork adds a touch of sophistication and style to a home, but it can start to detract from this if it is fading and losing its original quality. The solution to this is to have your art restored, but is it really worth the cost and effort to have this done? We think so! But, let’s look at the pros and cons of art restoration and anything else you need to consider when deciding whether to restore your art or not.

What is art restoration?

Paintings and statues degrade as time passes, especially if they are not stored or displayed properly. Paintings can become faded by sunlight, torn as they are handled, and worn away by dust and dirt on the surface of the painting. When this happens, you can have your art restored by a professional conservator so that it appears more like its original state. This can involve removing blemishes, repairing damage, restoring colors, and repairing cracked or missing paint.

Pros of restoring your art

When you restore art, you get to enjoy it in its original state again. This could be especially important if the piece of art has sentimental meaning to you or if it is valuable in financial terms. Speaking of which, art restoration also helps to increase the value of the artwork, so it could be a good investment if you plan to sell the painting. It can also help by extending the life of the artwork, reversing the process of it becoming faded and damaged over time.

Cons of restoring your art

Not everyone supports the idea of art restoration, especially when it comes to famous pieces of art. Some people argue that restoring art is disrespectful to the original artist and that it is better to leave the art affected by the passage of time, rather than covering it up. This has caused some controversy whenever plans are proposed to restore a high-profile painting or statue. Any changes made, even for the better are seen as inauthentic.

It’s a debate that keeps on raging when it comes to art such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but it still stands that restoration can help to improve the aesthetics and quality of pieces of art. If you’re interested in having your at restored to its original condition, or conserving it to maintain its good condition, then Tanglewood Art and Frame can help. Visit us in store or get in touch if you’re located in North Carolina, including Advance, Winston Salem, Bermuda Run, Clemmons, Lewisville, and Mocksville.

If you want to have a picture or piece of artwork framed to preserve and present it well, you may or may not be aware of all the different options available to you when it comes to the glass used for framing. Picture framing glass needs to be high quality and durable enough to protect the object being framed, so it can be an important choice to make, especially if you’re framing something valuable or that means a lot to you personally.

Types of picture framing glass

Let’s start with a quick overview of some of the different types of glass commonly used for picture framing.

Basic glass – Just your standard clear glass, commonly used to frame store bought pictures. It provides a barrier for your art that protects it from dust and physical damage. Light produces a strong glare on basic glass, so it can be difficult to see the picture properly.

Non-glare glass – Basic non-glare glass goes one further than basic glass by being slightly frosted to help prevent the glare or reflections from the light. This makes it easier to view and appreciate your artwork while still keeping it protected.

Anti-reflective glass – Similar to the above, this type of glass helps to reduce light reflections by applying a coating over the glass that makes it appear practically invisible.

Conservation Clear – This type of glass is less effective at reducing glare, but it does have added UV protection which protects your artwork from sun damage. Conservation Clear protects against 99% of UV rays to stop the picture from fading.

Museum glass – Museum glass brings together all the best parts of the different kinds of picture framing glass. It is high quality for great protection, but it also has the anti-reflective coating and UV protection, so your picture is covered on all fronts.

Why use museum glass for picture framing?

Museum glass is the obvious choice for framing your pictures. It makes your art look amazing by eliminating glare and even brightening the colors of the piece. It will maintain the quality of your art by preventing UV rays from fading the picture if it is exposed to sunlight. It is also incredibly strong and durable, as well as being easy to clean.

Most people looking for framework have a single piece of art or memento that they want framing to hang up on their wall or provide as a gift to someone. But, what if you have large quantities of items that need framing. We get customers in who are decorating a commercial space and need custom framing for a variety of pieces of art, or artists to provide framing packages for their work.

There a variety of different volume framing services we provide for our customers, but what is the benefit of having these services performed by a speciality custom frame shop? Here are just a few of those benefits.

Save time

Framing a large number of pictures will take a lot of time in choosing and buying the right materials and framing the items themselves. Leave this to the professionals to save yourself the time and hassle of performing it yourself.

Customized

We have a variety of different materials to suit the style you’re after and the dimensions of the pieces being framed, so your frames can suit the style of the space you’re decorating and the style of the piece of art itself. When framing a large volume of items, you can choose whether to have them all framed in a uniform style or differently to make each one unique.

Quality guaranteed

We use the best quality materials and have the skill and experience to perform each job to the highest quality. So, you know that you will be receiving quality framework at the end of it when you choose commercial, volume, and artist framing from a well-reputed, professional frame shop.

Benefit from additional services

Speciality frame shops and art galleries often provide additional services to help with the entire process. Here at Tanglewood Art and Frame, we don’t just provide custom framing for individual or bulk items, we also pickup, delivery, and professional hanging for all our customers. This can take a lot of hassle out of decorating for you.

Save money

Large jobs can be expensive, especially if you’re buying all the materials yourself. If you come to Tanglewood for your commercial, volume, or artist framing, then you can save yourself some money as we offer competitive rates for these services based on the size of your order.

Do you need commercial, volume, or artist framing? Visit our shop in Clemmons, NC or contact us online for more about our services.

Custom framing isn’t just for paintings and other works of art. There are a variety of objects and belongings that you could get framed to produce a really personal gift or keepsake for your own home. One thing that is popular to have framed is clothing.

Why get clothes framed?

What do you normally do with old clothes? They eventually get thrown out, donated to a charity store, or handed to a friend or relative. Even if it’s something that’s too sentimental to throw away, it’ll often just get left in an old cardboard box in your attic or somewhere else.

By framing clothes that you want to keep and cherish, you have a way to display them and preserve them for a long time. Framed clothes can also make a great gift for a friend or family member as it can be something that’s really personal to that person and that means a lot to them.

Baby clothes – Your babies aren’t going to stay at that adorable size forever, but you can remember the days when you held them in your arms by framing their baby clothes. Perhaps the outfit you brought them home from the hospital in or another memorable outfit.

Christening gowns – Your baby’s christening is a special day, and it’s one that you can remember forever by framing the gown that they wore on that day.

Wedding dresses – Brides spend a lot of money on wedding dresses only to wear them once! So, they get put away in storage to be seen every few years and remembered fondly. By framing the dress, or a small part of it such as the veil, you can have it in pride of place in your home.

Sports kits – Want to remember your glory days on the high school football team or the cheerleading squad? Or perhaps your child competed in lots of gymnastics competitions and you want to show how proud you are. Framing sports clothing such as jerseys, letterman jackets, cheerleading outfits, and leotards is a great way to commemorate these achievements.

Graduation caps – Your graduation day, or your child’s, is another big day to remember. You might have a picture of them holding their diploma up on your wall, but framing the graduation cap or gown is another great way to show your pride.

If you would like an item of clothing framed for your home or as a gift, then contact us or visit our store in Clemmons, NC to get your memories preserved in a custom frame.

When you’re purchasing a gift for a loved one, you want to make sure it’s something that’s thoughtful and personalized. There’s no gift more thoughtful than commemorating a memory or an achievement that means something to that person in a stylish frame. Whether that’s a photo, poster, diploma, certificate, or other kind of memorabilia, it’s sure to mean a lot to the person receiving the gift.

When you’re having a gift framed with Tanglewood Art and Frame, the best way to go about it is to visit us in store. You can view samples of framed artwork on our website, but here are a few advantages of coming to see us in store.

We can answer all the questions you might have about custom framing and the options available to you when framing your personalized gift. This helps you make the best, informed decisions about the kind of frame and fit you want.

You can also see all the options available to you by viewing our different styles and materials for frames and mats. So, you can handpick the perfect frame.

Ordering a custom framing online limits you to sending in a digital file of the object you want framed. However, if what you want framing is already printed as a physical copy, such as a degree diploma or any other kind of certificate, then it is much easier to take it straight to a frame shop and have it framed.

As well as all this, you get to meet our friendly team and experience our excellent customer service first hand!

At Tanglewood Art and Frame, we provide a quality, professional service backed by years of experience and knowledge in the custom framing business. You can find us in Clemmons North Carolina, but we serve the surrounding areas including Advance, Winston Salem, Bermuda Run, Lewisville, and Mocksville.